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As we (wall) crawl one step closer to the release of Spider-Man: Homecoming next year, information on the film has become a tangled web that's increasingly hard to follow. Fortunately, your friendly neighborhood Movie Pilot is on-hand to keep you up to date with everything you need to know about Spider-Man: Homecoming in this ultimate guide, which will be updated daily with the latest Spidey news.

Spider-Man: Homecoming News, Rumors & Updates

Updated 12/08/2016:

Spiderman: Homecoming [Credit: Marvel Studios]

Following on from the teaser trailer, the team behind Spider-Man: Homecoming have provided us with our first official photo of the Wallcrawler in action. The picture is surprisingly somber and reminiscent of that iconic train scene from Spider-Man 2, where Peter's identity is revealed to the passengers that he saves from Doctor Octopus.

Furthermore, our first glimpse of footage from Spider-Man: Homecoming has finally been revealed in the first teaser trailer, showcasing some seriously swanky tech for the Wallcrawler's new costume.

Spider-Man: Homecoming Trailers

Spider-Man: Homecoming Release Date

Spider-Man Homecoming's official release date is July 7, 2017, so we have a while to wait until the wallcrawler swings his way into our local cinemas, giving us plenty of time to stock up on popcorn and whatever the hell it is that spiders eat. Flies? Can people buy flies now?

Spider-Man: Homecoming Plot

"A young Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Tom Holland), who made his sensational debut in Marvel Studios' Captain: Civil War, begins to navigate his newfound identity as the web-slinging superhero in Spider-Man: Homecoming."

Fortunately, Marvel's head honcho Kevin Feige revealed more story specifics in an interview with Birth, Movies, Death, discussing the 'coming-of-age high-school' vibes that the film will have;

“It’s the soap opera in high school, and those supporting characters, that are interesting,” said Feige. “Just as we hadn’t seen a heist movie in a long time, or a shrinking movie in a long time, we haven’t seen a John Hughes movie in a long time. Not that we can make a John Hughes movie - only John Hughes could - but we’re inspired by him, and merging that with the superhero genre in a way we haven’t done before excites us.”

Despite first seeing Tom Holland's Peter Parker appear in Captain America: Civil War, the first official poster for Spider-Man: Homecoming has given us our closest look at his costume yet, providing potential clues to the story.

Spider-Man: Homecoming Cast

A whole new cast of talented performers were assembled to star in Spider-Man: Homecoming. Tom Holland will take on the eponymous role in Marvel's take on Spidey, and he'll be joined by a host of fresh faces.

— Tom Holland: After impressing critics in The Impossible and In the Heart of the Sea, Holland won the coveted role of Spider-Man, bringing a younger take on Peter Parker to the big screen.

— Donald Glover: After voicing Miles Morales in the Ultimate Spider-Man cartoon for years, Glover has joined the cast of Homecoming in a currently unspecified role.

— Jacob Batalon: Batalon has only appeared in one film prior to Spider-Man: Homecoming, titled North Woods, but he's set to make the big time in the role of Ned Leeds, Parker's best friend and classmate.

— Tony Revolori: The young performer won critical acclaim for his role in The Grand Budapest Hotel, putting him in good stead for the role of Flash Thompson, Parker's rival and classmate.

— Tyne Daly: The Emmy-Award winning actress has been cast in an undisclosed role for Spider-Man: Homecoming, bringing decades of acting experience to the ensemble.

— Bokeem Woodbine: After making a name for himself in the hit show Fargo, Woodbine has been cast in Spider-Man: Homecoming as The Shocker, an iconic villain from the comics.

— Marisa Tomei: Despite being one of the most well-known names in the cast, Tomei's casting as Aunt May still caused controversy when first announced, as the character is usually played by a more mature actress.

— Robert Downey Jr.: One of the most successful actors in the world, Downey Jr. will bring the eccentric wit of Tony Stark to Spider-Man: Homecoming, helping to bridge the gap between Spidey and the MCU at large.

— Jon Favreau:Iron Man director and occasional actor Favreau will reprise his MCU role as Happy Hogan in Spider-Man: Homecoming.

Spider-Man: Homecoming Characters

With a history spanning over fifty years in the comics, Peter Parker has developed a huge supporting cast, which means that Spider-Man: Homecoming is chock full of characters who will play friends and foes alike.

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— Peter Parker/Spider-Man: 15-year-old Peter Parker has to deal with a constant bombardment of super villains, as well as your standard teenage woes, including homework and dating.

— The Vulture: Adrian Toomes uses a special harness that enables him to fly and grants the wearer super strength, which he uses to commit crimes under the alias The Vulture.

— Michelle: Little is know about this new creation for Spider-Man: Homecoming, except that Michelle is one of Parker's smartest classmates thanks to her love of reading.

— Ned Leeds: Parker's best friend will be around the same age as him in Spider-Man: Homecoming; but later, there's a possibility that he could become a Daily Bugle reporter like his comic book counterpart.

— Liz Allan: Parker's love interest and classmate actually debuted the same time as Spider-Man himself; but she often plays second tier to the likes of Gwen Stacy and Mary-Jane Watson.

— Flash Thompson: In the comics, Flash and Peter eventually put aside their differences for the most part. But in Spider-Man: Homecoming, their rivalry will come to the fore during the film's high school scenes.

— May Parker: After Spider-Man's parents die and Uncle Ben's life is taken, Aunt May does everything in her power to give Peter a chance in life, always putting him before her own needs.

— Tony Stark/Iron Man: Billionaire genius and all round kick-ass superhero Tony Stark established a strong bond with Peter that will be explored in more depth within Spider-Man: Homecoming, as Iron Man helps him come to terms with what it means to be a hero.

— Phineas Mason/Tinkerer: While he possesses no superhuman abilities of his own, the Tinkerer is a genius engineer who has created a number of deadly contraptions that have proved to be a thorn in Spider-Man's side over the years.

— Betty Brant: Starting out as a key love interest of Peter's, Betty has receded in the background over the years, although she has remained a constant in Parker's life.

— Nightwatch: Sony have begun showing interest in a character called Nightwatch, whose chequered past could make an interesting addition to the Spidey-verse in either Homecoming or future sequels.

Spider-Man: Homecoming Spinoff

Before Spider-Man officially joined the MCU last year, Sony had plans to develop spin-off movies from the beloved property, including Sinister Six, Venom and even a solo venture for Aunt May.

However, now that Peter Parker is no longer attached exclusively to Sony, it looks like Marvel will create a number of Spider-Man: Homecoming spin-offs in the future that expand the Spidey-Verse within the MCU. The project is in the early stages of development, but our fingers are crossed for the cinematic debut of Spider-Gwen!

Spider-Man: Homecoming Theories

A new fan theory suggests that The Winter Soldier may be responsible for the death of Uncle Ben, which will undoubtedly lead to a dramatic confrontation between Bucky Barnes and Spidey later down the line.

Rumors suggest that Logan Marshall-Green's villainous character might date Aunt May in Spider-Man: Homecoming. What's still unclear, though, is whether this figure is truly evil or whether Peter simply doesn't approve of May's new squeeze and lets bias cloud his judgement. Our money's on the former.

An Instagram picture recently shared by director Jon Watts could hint at how the Shocker will be involved in Spider-Man: Homecoming. The image is taken from Amazing Spider-Man #578, where the Shocker attacks a subway car containing Peter Parker and a group of jurors on a case against a mobster called Giacomo, who wants them dead.

While it's been confirmed that the Shocker, the Vulture and the Tinkerer will all take on our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man in Homecoming, Logan Marshall-Green's villainous role currently remains a mystery, leading many to speculate that he could cameo as the Green Goblin or another ones of Peter's most iconic foes.

Where To Watch Spider-Man: Homecoming Online

Currently, there are no streaming services which will allow you to watch Spider-Man: Homecoming online, as the film hasn't hit theatres yet. As soon as the webslinger crawls his way onto home media though, we'll be the first to let you know the best places to watch Spider-Man: Homecoming in full online.

Spider-Man: Homecoming Merchandise

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As one of the most popular superheroes of all time, Marvel have produced an overwhelming amount of Spidey tie-in products over the years. As the film's release date draws nearer, more and more Spider-Man: Homecoming merchandise will become available that ties in explicitly with events from the movie. But for now, there's still enough merch out there for the diehard Webheads!

Spider-Man: Homecoming Comic Book

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With numerous TV shows and three cinematic outings, Spider-Man has proved time and time again why he's such an enduring character. However, the true fans out there will be most familiar with Parker's 60 years of comic book history.

While it's too early to discern which story liens will be used in the final script, it's likely that early arcs from the '60s will inspire Spider-Man: Homecoming's comic book legacy due to the emphasis on Parker's high school years.

If Tom Holland's appearance in Captain America: Civil War is anything to go by, it looks like Spider-Man: Homecoming will be the best Spidey movie yet. Remember to keep checking back regularly as this Spider-Man: Homecoming guide will be updated with more news, rumors and theories each day in the run up to the film's release and beyond.